Alpes de Haute Provence

 
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is mountainous with mountains up to 2,400 metres. The climate is dry and arid a perfect complement to the prosperous fruit-growing business, that benefits from good irrigation from mountain runoff.

The area is perfect for exploring, with magnificent views, wonderful walks, and climbs, as well as an excellent place for gliding, hang gliding and paragliding. Of course in winter, there are many resorts to enjoy skiing in.

Villages and towns to visit of note are:

Sisteron with its ancient citadel and narrow streets, and extraordinary cathedral Notre-Dame-des-Pommiers.

The Gorge of Verdon a veritable Grand Canyon, 25 kms long, and up to 700 metres deep. Great for kayaking, climbing, walking.

Digne-les-Bains has its thermal springs creating its popularity as a spa town- its also known as a center for discovering the sweet smelling lavendar fields that surround.

Moustiers, with both its 8th century chapel - Notre-Dame de Beauvoir and its 12th century village church, as well as its superb position above a steep gorge. The village is also known for its beautiful, "faïence" ceramics and restaurants.

Forcalquier - a bustling town with Cathedral, excellent restaurants and a steep climb to the Citadel.

In summer many aerial sports use the surrounding mountains such as . In winter there is extensive skiing at eleven ski resorts.

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